New Hi-Tech Boat Swims Like a Killer Whale

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A new watercraft is giving wealthy adventure-seekers a taste of
what it’s like to zip through the water like a killer whale.

Innespace's Seabreacher Y vessel — which resembles a killer whale
and is similar in size and dimension — is part submarine, part
speedboat and can even leap out of the water.

With a 260-horsepower supercharged engine that propels the vessel
55 mph on the surface and 20 mph underwater, the custom-made
two-seater can be launched 16 feet into the air when it breaches.
A snorkel-mounted video camera transmits live video to LCD
screens for the pilot and passenger during dives, and it also
comes with GPS
navigation and an on-board stereo system with iPod docking.

The vessels cost about $86,000 each. Since Seabreacher boats are
built to order and no two are alike due to owner customization,
they aren't immediately available for purchase. About 30 requests
are on back-order, according to the company.

"Most of those who buy our vessels are wealthy eccentric people
that love obscure toys and adrenaline sports," Innespace co-owner
Rob Innes told TechNewsDaily. "Many aren't even boat enthusiasts.
However, we make sure all pilots are trained so they know how to
operate the vessel."

"It doesn't seem scary from the outside, but it's completely
different on the inside as you are submerged underwater and then
propel high above the surface — there’s nothing like it," Innes
said.

This isn't the first time Innespace launched a boat line that
looks like mammals. In previous years, the company introduced
shark and dolphin-shaped
vessels, which are still available for purchase.